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Ethan Nelson: There was a financial forecast that happened earlier in the month of February. That was a kind of ray of sunshine... There might be a sliver of hope that there could be those (shelter) funds allocated. Presenter: The 2026 session is at the halfway point. How is Eugene...

A new coffee shop offering classic espresso drinks like Americanos and cappuccinos along with matcha and chai tea opened in early February on Willamette Street. Kingdom Koffee , at 2540 Willamette St., is serving coffee, pastries, and pirozhki to the hungry customers. In addition to the shop's regular offerings,...

It turns out that in order to become Puddles, the University of Oregon’s beloved mascot, one must have many ducks in a row. UO’s Cheer & Dance & Mascots code of conduct for the 2025–26 academic year is a hefty eight-page agreement with rules that must be followed to don the costume. The document was first obtained by...

On August 4, 1969, people from around Eugene drove to see what had been built on the old Gillespie farm. They found something Oregon had not had before: a fully enclosed shopping mall with over 660,000 square feet of space on a flat 80-acre site just northwest of downtown. The...

Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Oregon State Police. All crashes with fatalities may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. SATURDAY, FEB. 14. • 12:56 a.m. — Troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near milepost...

The chief of police in Eugene held a press conference to discuss crime 2025’s statistics, noting an increase in criminal trespass incidents.

Since PeaceHealth announced in early February that it would end its longstanding contract with Eugene Emergency Physicians — the doctor and physician assistant group that staffs its emergency department — the decision has prompted rapid developments and forceful messaging from all sides. The Atlanta-based contractor...

A review of Eugene police actions on Jan. 30 at the federal building found the police declaration of a riot “reasonable,” according to a memo released Friday, Feb. 20, by the city’s police auditor. The declared riot followed near-daily protests and demonstrations against immigration enforcement after the...

At a time when clinics and hospitals are closing their obstetrics units, leaving women in Oregon to travel farther for medical care, one facility in Springfield has invested in the field. Eugene-Springfield isn't immune to these closures. Oregon Medical Group (OMG) closed its OB-GYN department in November 2025,...

Michael Trevor Owen Naughton, 42, of Eugene, went missing Feb. 19 after walking to get gas for his vehicle in the Vida area of McKenzie Highway, east of Springfield. According to Lane County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Sgt. Tim Wallace, deputies, in partnership with Oregon State Police and drone operators from...